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Lucia's Tavola

4.8
4.8
1253 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Chef owned and operated Lucia's Tavola is a fine dining Italian restaurant. Lucia's features a menu comprised of Chefs family favorites, Chef originals, traditional Italian & local ingredients creating unique Italian inspired cuisine.
Lucia's also offers an extensive cocktail menu and a complete, well balanced wine list.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 14 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Steak, Seafood

  • Hours of Operation

    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (978) 391-4837

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Mark di Cicco

  • Catering

    We provide catering services for up to X people for both off-site events and in our function room.

  • Neighbourhood

    Ayer

  • Cross Street

    Washington

  • Parking Details

    We have limited street parking in front of the restaurant, and a private lot is located in the back.

  • Public Transit

    We are located across the street from the Ayer commuter rail station.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,253 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central MA

    Best Overall

  • Central MA

    Best Food

  • Central MA

    Best Service

  • Central MA

    Best Ambience

  • Central MA

    Best Value

  • Central MA

    Healthy

  • Central MA

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central MA

    Great for fine wines

  • Central MA

    Romantic

  • Central MA

    Good for special occasions

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  1. TheresaC

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent variety in menu with quaint atmosphere. The wine is a bit pricy but defiantly worth it for a special occasion
  2. KevinK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was well done. Food excellent, served quickly and with care. Nice job to all.
  3. KarenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great food and very pleasant staff!! They also have good drinks.
  4. dand

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! We frequent this place regularly. It never disappoints.
  5. Jake

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top level Italian spot, best in the area that I know of. You will be glad you came here
  6. KathleenW

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Lucia's is an old favorite, but it was very busy even for 8pm and quite noisy. Still enjoyed our food - enough for left overs. Our server was very personable and attentive. Just wish the noise was not so distracting!
  7. tennismaine

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of our favorite restaurants. The food and service are consistently excellent. Our regular order is calamari fritti, risotto di mare and tiramisu. We request Sedona as our server because she adds to our dining experience because of her efficiency and pleasant personality.
  8. Marion

    New England

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal. How could one possibly go wrong with home made pasta. Everyone at our table ordered a pasta meal - chicken marsala, chicken piccata, and a seafood dish over penne. Amazing food, great service!
  9. DougD

    New England

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a hit - the menu is refreshed from our last visit. The outside area is projected to open 1st week of June
  10. TammyJ

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lucia's is always a great time. Very stylish and pretty inside. Staff is always excellent. And the food never disappoints!! Definitely recommended.
  11. Greg

    New England

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We had the boneless short ribs over risotto. Was so delicious and filling..
  12. CarlosS

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great space and great food. We would strongly recommend
  13. Tasha

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, great service... fabulous restaurant!
  14. MDev111

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We took my son last night to celebrate his 36th birthday - his first time there. Everything was fabulous! Bread and olive dipping oil was brought to the table first. Addicting! We started with fried olives (a must try!), and coconut shrimp (yum!). Both were amazing! I had chicken muratore, son had Gorgonzola chicken, husband had sea bass topped with fresh crabmeat. All dishes were outstanding! Our server, Mathilde (sp?) made the night even more special. She was easily one of the best servers we’ve ever had. Love Lucia’s and can’t wait to visit again soon!
  15. Junieb

    New England

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Definitely will be coming back and asking for Chris the bartender along with Rihanna great, great place!
  16. WandaP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The menu has a host of excellent Italian dishes, tasty appetizers, and luscious desserts. I recommend the pollo muretore for those of you who enjoy chicken, and espresso pannacotta for dessert. You won’t be disappointed!
  17. RichardG

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the greeting at the front door , our server and of course to the fantastic dinner we had a terrific evening!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lucia’s was amazing! We started with the mussels and escargot after eating a considerable amount of their bread and oil which were all to die for. We had the limoncello chicken special and chicken Marsala for entrees which were perfection. Portions were big so we had plenty of leftovers. Our server Sedona was very personable and did an amazing job! We had the best experience, no complaints. We will definitely be returning soon!
  19. MichaelK

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time visit to Lucia's Tavola restaurant. As soon as we walked in we felt welcomed and comfortable. The atmosphere was charming, elegant and yet not too stuffy. The hostess greeted us with a smile and seated us at a fabulous table. Our waitress Sedona was incredible. She understood us and timed the delivery of our bread oil, wine, appetizer, salad, main course and desert perfectly. Sedona was attentive but not hovering. We loved her. My wife had Tuscan Salmon and she loved it. I went big with the Filet and Lobster Oscar. It was cooked to perfection. Both plates were served with a delicious risotto. It was an absolutely fabulous evening. We will be going again and would highly recommend this restaurant without hesitation. Mike & Deb Holden MA
  20. dand

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I am a regular customer here. Usually it’s good, last night was excellent. The seasonal mushroom salad was killer. Haddock and scallops with risotto also fantastic. The bread was fantastic and had just the right amount of salt. My wife’s salmon looked fantastic. I tasted it, the glaze was superb. They ran out of longstem wineglasses. :(
  21. Catie

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the staff is excellent! We will be back.
  22. Motherof4

    New England

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lucia’s is our favorite spot together as a family. My daughter was out from Colorado for a quick visit, and your seafood fra Diablo is her favorite. every time we come to Lucia’s we know that the meal is going to be spectacular and the service exemplary. Last night was no exception. There is simply no place better for genuine Italian food and a special night out than Lucia’s.
  23. dwfd

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    For us old people, itwas very noisy. Wish there could be a section for those who want and my need a quieter setting. The tin ceiling does not help. Food was very good and well served. It took some time between the and dessert. Overall, very positive and we would go back
  24. Tina

    New England

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Good food, good value. Waitress rushed us to order then was slow with dessert offering and check. Not real friendly either.
  25. edieM

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was delicious. Service was very good. Overall very happy with expereince.
  26. Luna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I've been here twice now. It's a bit pricey so we've only gone for special occlusions but it's well worth the price. Great service with wonderful and fresh food! Be sure to save room for a dessert!
  27. RayChamp

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    It was necessary for wheelchair access to be up ramps in the back of the building, down an elevator and through the kitchen. We understand that the structure rquired this but the accessways could have been decluttered and a screen could be added to visually isolate the kitchen from the walkway.
  28. daveM

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lucia's is a little loud, but the food and service is above excellent.
  29. SandraC

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, outstanding staff. I would recommend for any special event or just a night out.
  30. Marcia

    New England

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    our first time at Lucia's. Nice ambiance. Great wine choices. The food was AMAZING! And the service was friendly and fantastic. We will definitely be back soon!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome. Best chicken parm EVAH! And the braised short rib excellent.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was outstanding, as was the service! This was the first time we’d been here and it was delicious! We had the Arancini appetizer which was great. Main dishes were the butternut squash ravioli, chicken parm and the lobster and pappardelle in brown butter sauce….. all were fantastic! Best Italian food outside of the North End I’ve ever had! All the pasta is fresh and made in house along with all the sauces. The server was very helpful and steered us to some of her favorites and talked us into the mini cannolis to take home, also delicious. We will be back very soon!
  33. BetsyG

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful meal there and a great time. Our server was really great--very enthusiastic about the food--and she made good recommendations. The noise insulation is quite good given the intimacy of the place and number of guests. We could hear each other well, which surprised us! Looking forward to returning.
  34. JaniceG

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    seafood was so fresh. Everyone in my party cleaned their plates and were beyond satisfied. 6 of us each had something different and everyone loved their meal!
  35. HollyC

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I have eaten several times at Lucia's and are always more than pleased with everything about this restaurant. The food is excellent, the ambiance lovely, and the service superb. Trisha, our server, is exceptional. We had a wonderful time and cant wait to return.
  36. JonRob

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely a fantastic experience. Food was amazing, atmosphere was elegant. I couldn't be happier. I definitely recommend.
  37. Finmgr

    New England

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday celebration for our wife's. We all had different entrees and we're very pleased. Our server Trisha was terrific and treated us to a complimentary slice of cake with candles. Well be back.
  38. Wayne

    New England

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A dining experience that is always a winner. And besides that Jamie’s back.
  39. MikeO

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. Wait staff was incredibly friendly.
  40. AmyM

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything about the night was great. The service was outstanding and the waitress was very attentive. The pasta was nice and fresh and the food from salad to dessert was just right. The portions were perfect sizes. I would recommend this for a nice night out.

FAQs

Lucia's Tavola offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (978) 391-4837.

Lucia's Tavola is rated 4.8 stars by 1253 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Lucia's Tavola

31 Main Street, Ayer, MA 01432

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Washington

  • Neighbourhood

    Ayer

  • Hours of Operation

    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Steak, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    We have limited street parking in front of the restaurant, and a private lot is located in the back.

  • Public Transit

    We are located across the street from the Ayer commuter rail station.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Mark di Cicco

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (978) 391-4837

  • Catering

    We provide catering services for up to X people for both off-site events and in our function room.

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